Quick Take
The main buying question for a printer scanner combo is how much you need beyond printing, copying, and scanning. The four color inkjet all-in-ones here spread across a wide price range, with the HP Smart Tank at the top and the Canon PIXMA near the bottom. If you want an HP model for everyday printing, the two DeskJet options give you different sizes; if you want a Canon all-in-one, the PIXMA TR4720 covers a lot in one box.
Listed Prices at a Glance
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| HP Smart Tank 6001 | USD 199.99 | |
| HP DeskJet 4355 | USD 69.99 | |
| HP DeskJet 2955 | USD 59.99 | |
| Canon PIXMA TR4720 | USD 47.99 |
Decision Matrix
| If your main concern is... | Consider... |
|---|---|
| Connection options such as Wi-Fi Direct and Hi-Speed USB | HP Smart Tank 6001 |
| A simple HP model for everyday printing tasks | HP DeskJet 2955 |
| A larger HP model for everyday printing tasks | HP DeskJet 4355 |
| A Canon all-in-one with wireless connectivity | Canon PIXMA TR4720 |
Product Notes
#### HP Smart Tank 6001
The HP Smart Tank 6001 All-in-One InkJet Printer is the highest-priced model here at USD 199.99. It handles print, scan, and copy, and its connectivity list includes Wi-Fi Direct plus Hi-Speed USB 2.0. The specified Input Type is Print, Scan, Copy, Wireless, and the listed memory is 128 MB. Choose it when you want those explicit wired and wireless connection options and an HP all-in-one in a single unit. The trade-off is cost: it carries the most expensive listed price in the group, and fax is not listed among its functions.
#### HP DeskJet 2955
The HP DeskJet 2955 All-in-One Inkjet Printer is priced at USD 59.99, which puts it just above the least expensive option in this comparison. It is a color mobile print, copy, and scan model whose specified functions are print, copy, and scan. The listed dimensions are 16.730 x 11.970 x 6.060 inches. If you want a basic HP desktop printer for everyday printing, scanning, and copying without paying a higher buy-in, this one fits. The limitation is the small feature list: fax is not specified, so a separate fax option would be needed if fax is part of your workflow.
#### HP DeskJet 4355
The HP DeskJet 4355 All-in-One Inkjet Printer comes in at USD 69.99, ten dollars more than the DeskJet 2955. It is also a color mobile print, copy, and scan model, with the same core functions of print, copy, and scan. Its listed dimensions are 16.850 x 13.070 x 7.870 inches, making it a bit larger than the 2955 in every direction. Pick it if the extra footprint matters more than the few-dollar price gap between the two DeskJets. The trade-off is that it repeats the 2955's basic print/copy/scan package without adding fax or a higher connection list.
#### Canon PIXMA TR4720
The Canon PIXMA TR4720 Wireless Color Inkjet Printer is the lowest-priced model in the set at USD 47.99. It is also the only model here with fax called out in its product identity, and its attributes include Networkable and Wireless. The listed feature set includes auto two-sided printing, an auto document feeder, and a 100-sheet front-loading paper tray. If fax is a required function, this is the option to start with, and it does not have the higher sticker price of the HP Smart Tank. The limitation to keep in mind is that its stated connectivity is Wireless; the HP Smart Tank separates out Wi-Fi Direct and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 if those specifics matter to you.
Final Picks by Use Case
If fax is part of your workflow, the Canon PIXMA TR4720 is the only listed model with fax, and it is also the lowest-priced entry in the group. For a top-of-range HP model with both wired and wireless connection options, the HP Smart Tank 6001 is the match. For a straightforward HP model without the top price, the DeskJet 2955 is a simple fit, while the DeskJet 4355 suits someone who prefers the larger footprint.
